02.16.07

For the first time in around 62 years, Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday (Feb 14, 2007) experienced brief snowfall. Areas like Kirtipur, Babarmahal, Lagankhel and others saw snowfall for some minutes. It snowed for about 45 minutes, from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm at Tribhuwan International Airport.
The valley is about 4387 feet above sea level. Meanwhile, most areas in the eastern hilly region saw snowfall, while other areas experienced rainfall.

Jomsom, Sankhu-wasabha, Parbat and some other hilly districts saw about 2-3 feet of snow. The snow along with rainfall was due to the western disturbance in Pakistan and North west India.

Daman, Makawanpur by Pratap Bista

Daman, Makawanpur by Pratap Bista

Daman, Makawanpur by Pratap Bista

Daman, Makawanpur by Pratap Bista

Lumle, Kaski by Prem Nepali

Tourists at Lumle, Kaski by Prem Nepali

Deurali, Ilam by Benup Bhattarai

Palpa by Madhav Aryal

Nalinchowk, Bhaktapur by Bikas Karki

Sanga, Bhaktapur by Bikas Karki

Sanga, Bhaktapur by Bikas Karki

Manbhavan, Lalitpur by Rajesh KC

Manbhavan, Lalitpur by Rajesh KC

People thrill at the snow flakes amidst a downpour in the valley on Wednesday afternoon. The Valley floor saw its first snowfall in 62 years. The last time snowfall was seen in the valley was on January 6, 1944, after heavy rainfall in Jiri.